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A08955

•  Reactive force of spray will cause gun/

wand to kickback, and could cause the op-

erator to slip or fall, or misdirect the spray. 

Improper control of gun/wand can result in 

injuries to self and others.

•  Do not overreach or stand on an unstable 

support. 

•  Do not use pressure washer while 

standing on a ladder. 

•  Grip gun/wand firmly with both hands. 

Expect the gun to kickback when 

triggered.

•  If proper starting procedure is not 

followed, engine can kickback causing 

serious hand and arm injury.

•  If engine does not start after two pulls, 

squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump 

pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until 

resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly 

to avoid kickback and prevent hand or 

arm injury.

•  The spray gun/wand is a powerful clean-

ing tool that could look like a toy to a 

child.

•  Keep children away from the pressure 

washer at all times.

RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION

HAZARD

WHAT

 

CAN

 

HAPPEN

HOW

 

TO

 

PREVENT

 

IT

•  Unsafe operation of your pressure washer 

could lead to serious injury or death to 

you or others.

•  Do not use chlorine bleach or any other 

corrosive compound.

•  Become familiar with the operation and 

controls of the pressure washer.

•  Keep operating area clear of all persons, 

pets, and obstacles.

•  Do not operate the product when 

fatigued or under the influence of alcohol 

or drugs. Stay alert at all times.

•  Never defeat the safety features of this 

product.

•  Do not operate machine with missing, 

broken, or unauthorized parts.

•  Never leave wand unattended while unit 

is running.

RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY

HAZARD

WHAT

 

CAN

 

HAPPEN

HOW

 

TO

 

PREVENT

 

IT

•  High velocity fluid spray can cause 

objects to break, propelling particles at 

high speed.

•  Light or unsecured objects can become 

hazardous projectiles.

•  Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety 

glasses.Wear protective clothing to protect 

against accidental spraying.

•  Never point wand at, or spray people or 

animals.

•  Always secure trigger lock when wand 

is not in service to prevent accidental 

operation.

•  Never permanently secure trigger in pull 

back (open) position.

 

Summary of Contents for VR2500

Page 1: ...ions 2 5 Carton Contents 6 Assembly Instructions 6 Operating Instructions 7 10 Maintenance 11 Storage 12 Trouble Shooting Guide 13 14 Warranty 16 Español 17 32 Français 33 48 Record All Information and attach sales receipt here for future reference Purchase Date __________________________ Serial ________________________________ Do Not return this product to the retailer Questions 1 800 888 2468 Le...

Page 2: ... or other similar items then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California It is a violation of California statutes section 130050 and or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in section 4442 and maintained in effective working order Spark arresters are also requ...

Page 3: ... location occupied by humans or animals Some cleaning fluids contain substances which could cause injury to skin eyes or lungs Use only cleaning fluids specifically recom mended for high pressure washers Follow manufacturers recommendations Do not use chlorine bleach or any other corrosive compound RISK TO BREATHING WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE continued HAZARD WHAT CA...

Page 4: ...ure washers Wear protective clothing to protect eyes and skin from contact with sprayed materials Use of acids toxic or corrosive chemicals poisons insecticides or any kind of flammable solvent with this product could result in serious injury or death RISK OF CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could result in fire or breathing hazard serious inju...

Page 5: ...N HOW TO PREVENT IT Unsafe operation of your pressure washer could lead to serious injury or death to you or others Do not use chlorine bleach or any other corrosive compound Become familiar with the operation and controls of the pressure washer Keep operating area clear of all persons pets and obstacles Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs Stay alert ...

Page 6: ... frame until snap buttons snap into place CARTON CONTENTS Bagged Parts Engine Frame and Wheel Assembly High Pressure Hose Chemical Hose Spray Gun Engine Manual Handle Accessories Panel Accessories Panel 2 Connect wand to gun Tighten securely 3 Attach high pressure hose to gun Tighten securely 4 To Assemble Accessories Panel a Align the screw boss on the accessories panel assembly with the hole in ...

Page 7: ...ing Solvents instructions in this section Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Engine High Pressure Hose Spray Gun Multi Adjustable Spray Wand Chemical Hose High Pressure Pump located inside the shroud BASIC ELEMENTS OF AN ENGINE Refer to the engine manual for location and operat...

Page 8: ... supply are 20 PSI and 5 gallons per minute When using the high pressure setting DO NOT allow the jet like spray to come in contact with unprotected skin eyes or with any pets or animals Serious injury can occur Risk of injection or injury to person DO NOT direct discharge stream toward persons For high pressure operation pull back the nozzle of the multi adjustable spray wand as shown The nozzle ...

Page 9: ...er use cold water only NEVER turn water supply off while pressure washer engine is running or damage to pump will result DO NOT stop spraying water for more than two minutes at a time Pump operates in bypass mode when spray gun trigger is not pressed If pump is left in bypass mode for more than two minutes internal components of the pump can be damaged If you do not understand these precautions pl...

Page 10: ...e engine running 3 Turn water source off 4 Pull trigger on spray gun to relieve any water pressure in hose or spray gun 5 See Storage section in this manual for proper storage procedures STARTING Prior to starting refer to your engine manual for proper starting procedure 1 In a well ventilated outdoor area add fresh high quality unleaded gasoline with a pump octane rating of 86 or higher Do not ov...

Page 11: ...ted the pump pressure will pulsate Clean the nozzle immediately using the nozzle kit supplied and the following instructions 1 Shut off the pressure washer and turn off the water supply 2 Disconnect spark plug wire to insure the unit will not start while performing maintenance 3 Pull trigger on gun handle to relieve any water pressure 4 Disconnect the wand from the gun ENGINE Consult the Engine Ow...

Page 12: ...water inlet of pump STORAGE ENGINE Consult the Engine Owners Manual for the manufacturer s recommendations for storage PUMP The manufacturer recommends using a pump protector winterizer such as EXA80 when storing the unit for more than 30 days and or when freezing temperatures are expected If a pump protector winterizer is not available RV antifreeze needs to be run through the pump as outlined in...

Page 13: ...ction Water filter screen clogged Remove and clean filter Air in hose Turn off the engine then the water source Disconnect the water source from the pump inlet and turn the water source on to remove all air from the hose When there is a steady stream of water present turn water source off Re connect water source to pump inlet and turn on water source Squeeze trigger to remove remaining air High pr...

Page 14: ...up in chemical injector Have parts cleaned or replaced by AWSC Worn seal or packing Have replaced by AWSC Worn or obstructed valves Have replaced by AWSC Worn unloader piston Have replaced by AWSC Check and replace Loose hose connection Loose connections Tighten Piston packings worn Have replaced by AWSC Worn or broken o rings Have replaced by AWSC Pump head or tubes damaged from freezing Have rep...

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Page 16: ...l arrangements If the purchaser does not receive satisfactory results from the Authorized Warranty Service Center the purchaser should contact DeVilbiss Air Power Company THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER Merchandise sold as reconditioned used as rental equipment or floor or display models Merchandise that has become damaged or inoperative because of ordinary wear misuse cold heat rain excessive humidi...

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